2016 August

Our news stories help keep you up-to-date with information about funding opportunities and new programs, innovative projects we have funded, and the impacts these projects have made in agri-food communities across B.C.

A recent project at Vancouver Island University is breathing new life into white sturgeon and improving the economics of aquaculture through the addition of …

A recent project at Vancouver Island University is breathing new life into white sturgeon and improving the economics of aquaculture through the addition of aquaponics. White sturgeon are disappearing at alarming rates in the wild, and there is increased interest in conservation and…

The growth of the craft brewing, cider and distillery industries is no secret in B.C. The B.C. Government estimates the number of craft brewers …

The growth of the craft brewing, cider and distillery industries is no secret in B.C. The B.C. Government estimates the number of craft brewers in has more than doubled since 2010, from 54 breweries to 118 in 2016. The IAF is supporting this rapidly…

British Columbia’s farmers and ranchers work closely with the land, and their success depends on good stewardship and environmental practices. Identifying environmental …

British Columbia’s farmers and ranchers work closely with the land, and their success depends on good stewardship and environmental practices. Identifying environmental impacts and the best practices to manage them requires access to funding for research, program development and evaluation. Since 2001,…